Brooke tries to tell Ridge that he's the father of Taylor's baby. But he won't listen to her.
He keeps telling her that nothing czn change how he feels for her - ever. They are destined to be together he says. Brooke wants to believe him so badly. .

How can she say no? How can she say no to Ridge, the man she has loved for so long? Ridge goes on to propose to her and won't listen to what she has to say. He flips out  a ring. It is a diamondring in the shape of a snake. Ridge looked long and hard to find a different ring. Nothing common.

Happiness is again a part of Brooke Logan's life when she accepts Ridge's proposal.
But for how long?
They are living a lie...  and Brooke is constantly aware of this. But Thorne manages to persuade her to keep Taylor's secret.

Ridge and Brooke are trying to make the best out of the Romantic Trip to Italy...  Brooke decides in her heart that she is doing what is best for everyone. For her, for Taylor and for Thorne. But what about Ridge, she asks herself. She knows how much he has wanted a baby for a long time.